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Diesel Engine Mechanic
A diesel engine mechanic installs, repairs and maintains all internal combustion diesel engines and components as used in transport, construction and marine.
Heavy Mechanical Foundation
The Heavy Mechanical Foundation program can lead to various pathways including three Red Seal Trades: Truck and Transport Mechanic, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician and Transport Trailer Technician; and to the Diesel Engine Mechanic Provincial Certification of Qualification.
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What you’ll learn:
- Heavy duty equipment technician training to enter trade as an apprentice.
- Diesel engine mechanic training to enter trade as an apprentice.
- Truck and transport mechanic training to enter trade as an apprentice.
What makes our program unique:
- Our instructors are OEM trained and certified Red Seal technicians, who understand the trade and how to help you succeed.
- Work on a large selection of on and off road trucks and equipment, and the latest training simulators.
- Benefit from a small school feel that puts the student first.
What you'll graduate with:
- Heavy Mechanical Foundation Certificate of Completion
- The in-school technical training required for Level 1 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Diesel Engine Mechanic, Transport Trailer Technician, and Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprenticeships
- 450 hours of work-based training time towards Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Diesel Engine Mechanic, Transport Trailer Technician, and Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprenticeships
Program requirements:
- High school graduation (or equivalent) or mature student status
- English 11 with a minimum grade of C (or equivalent)
- Math 10 with a minimum grade of C (any Math 10 or equivalent)
Stats:
- 82% of graduates from this program are in labour force
- 69% of graduates from this program satisfied with training
- 70% quality of instruction rated by program graduates
